Denaro (In the name of Otto III) ND (983-1002) front Denaro (In the name of Otto III) ND (983-1002) back
Denaro (In the name of Otto III) ND (983-1002) photo
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Denaro In the name of Otto III ND

 
Silver 0.93 g 16.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Pavia (Italian States)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
983-1002
Value
Denaro pavese (mezzano) (Mezzano) (1⁄480)
Currency
Lira
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.93 g
Diameter
16.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#415778
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Name of City in center, title of ruler around

Script: Latin

Lettering:
IMPERATO
PAPIA

Translation:
Emperor
Pavia

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Otto III, who was the Holy Roman Emperor from 983 to 1002. This coin, minted in Pavia, Italy, was likely used as a means of exchange and commerce during that time period.